I was meeting some friends for an impromptu visit and Pasqual's Cantina was a good mid-way point. I have not been to this location before and was happy to see the bar door in the back so I didn't have to walk to the front of the building (SOOO COLD outside!!).
It was 11:30 am on the Saturday before NYE and it was very empty. I chalked it up to being before the Orange Bowl and folks were resting before the big game.
My friends beat me there by five minutes and were already seated in a nice sunny spot. We ordered guacamole, mild salsa, and chips. I really like the seasoning on the chips and I enjoy their guacamole. My friend likes to order Street Corn when she sees it on the menu (I have seen her do it at another Madison Mexican/Southwest type restaurant). Her definition of Street Corn is grilled corn on the cob with seasonings and cheese. What came out was off the cob and in a bowl. Chips were served with it. The description did list the chips but not the "off the cob". The flavor was good but it should have been called a corn dip.
I ordered a single tamale dinner. The tamale was flavorful and cooked very nice. The rice and beans on the side were very good too. I would gladly get this again. My friends ordered a single enchiladas dinner and the Pasqual Burger. I did not hear any complaints.
We did order drinks with lunch. I have had really good Lemon Basil Margaritas at the Hilldale location. The one I ordered here was kind of forgettable. I think I would order just a standard margarita next time. One of my friends ordered a holiday margarita and it was beautiful. It was good, too.
Service was good for a super quiet day. I hope to come back and try these location again.